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NAM 403

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,724 mi
Last recorded65,724 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAM 403
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 65,724 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 59,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 59,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 53,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,364 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut in outer sidewall but no cords showing 225/45/17 dot 1520 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted

low fuel warning light on

Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,336 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 46,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,717 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 32,348 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 21,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 18,308 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 18,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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NAM 403 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 61,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NAM 403, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NAM 403 registered?

NAM 403 is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is NAM 403 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAM 403 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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